Rabbi Lionel Blue | |
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| Born | 6 February 1930 London, England |
| Died | 19 December 2016 (aged 86) London, England |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Reform Judaism |
| Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford University College London Leo Baeck College |
| Occupation | Rabbi |
| Residence | London |
Lionel Blue OBE (né Bluestein; 6 February 1930 – 19 December 2016)[1] was a British Reform rabbi, journalist and broadcaster, described by The Guardian as "one of the most respected religious figures in the UK".[2] He was best known for his longstanding work with the media, most notably his wry and gentle sense of humour on Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. He was the first British rabbi publicly to declare his homosexuality.[3]
- ^ "Blue, Lionel". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/odnb/9780198614128.013.111634. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ Bates, Stephen (19 December 2016). "Rabbi Lionel Blue obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
- ^ "Rabbi Lionel Blue, the first openly gay British rabbi, dies at 86 | Jewish Telegraphic Agency". Jta.org. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2017.